Brian Burrow

Brian Burrow, author of six books including "The Big Rich," shares riveting insights into the 1923 Santa Rita No. 1 well, the catalyst of the West Texas oil boom. He recounts the chaotic beginnings and daring wildcatters who symbolized this era. Listeners will discover how the Spindletop discovery in 1901 reshaped the Permian Basin’s economic landscape and the intricate ties between Texas oil tycoons and national politics. Burrow vividly paints a picture of transient boomtown lifestyles and Texas' crucial role during WWII.